2.  A general press release is the most common type of press release and the
type of press release that come to the most people's mind. This type of press
release simply included news that must be disseminated to the media
people. The goal of this type of press release is to generate interest, coverage
and exposure for the company that distributed the press release. For
instance, if your company holds a contest, bags an award or has some news
about the company, person, organization or its site, you would create and
distribute a general news release.

3.  A launch press release is similar to a general news release in terms
of format, but it's intent is much more specific. A launch press
releases is more urgent or timely, and its main purpose is to create
a buzz regarding a launch -- whether it's about launching a
company, organization, website or some sort of initiative.

4.  A product press release oftentimes come in a format that is different from a
general news release. This is because a product press release typically
include product specifics. A product press release is the type of press release
you would create and distribute if you are launching a new product, if your
company's product wins an award, reaches a milestone, have to be recalled,
or if a new or upgraded version is released. A product press release is more
effective when it includes a photo or several photos of the product.

5. 
An expert positioning press release is less urgent compared to a general
news release. This type of press release can focus on a company report and
include statistics or results. It can also include news from another
organization and other supporting information. You would create and
distribute an expert positioning press release if you want to show an
individual's expertise in a subject area with the goal of building him or her
up as the person media people would go to in the future.

6. 
An event press release has a different format than a general news release
primarily because it needs to clearly lay out to members of the media the
5Ws -- who, what, when, where and why. An event press release is different
from a media advisory in such a way that you would distribute an event press
release with the hope that the media will make your event known to the
public. A media advisory, on the other hand, is aimed towards getting the
media people to attend an event.

7. 
An executive or staff announcement news release is what you send out if
there are staff changes in the company, particularly if these changes involve
high management levels. This type of press release is different from a general
news release in the sense that it can contain biographical information to
support the information. An executive or staff announcement news release
also often include photo or photos of new staff or executives.

8. 
In social media, blogs, tweets, and the likes, are an outlet for everything big and
small.

In media relations, a sure fire way of having your company or name blacklisted, is
to send multiple un-targeted generic press releases every time anything big or
small happens If you have a message and expect a member of the media to take
the time to read your message, take the time and carefully craft your message.
Do not send an email to a reporter with the subject line “PRESS RELEASE”. Make it
relevant and concise, such as using a catchy headline. Big news should be for
your press release and media advisories – make sure they’re targeted and
important.

9.  Take investor relations social media, Hunter Dickinson, under @HDI
Mining is able to tweet every market change and relevant news they
possibly want without the fear of media ostracization. If a member of
the media is interested, they can follow @HDI_Mining. If a member of
the media is searching up investor relations in mining, they can just as
easily find @HDI_Mining. Shareholders and potential investors can just
as easily access this information. This is not to be confused with
spamming social media releases (blogs, tweets, status updates, etc),
but to feel comfortable announcing any information you think your
stakeholders might find interesting. This is your real-time voice to the
public; be real.